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Jamie Foxx Is Feeling 'Blessed' Amid His Health Battle & Celebs Are Lining Up To Back Him

Nick Cannon is covering for him.

Jamie Foxx at the 2023 Miami Open. Right: Jamie Foxx.

Jamie Foxx at the 2023 Miami Open. Right: Jamie Foxx.

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Jamie Foxx says he's feeling "blessed" in his first statement since he was hospitalized in early April.

The Oscar-winning actor broke his silence on Instagram on Wednesday and many celebrities are flooding the comments with get well wishes for Foxx.

"Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed," the actor's statement reads.

Foxx was hospitalized on April 11 after he suffered a "medical complication" his daughter Corinne said in a statement on Instagram the following day, according to People.

It's unclear what type of medical complication Foxx suffered, but sources have told People that Foxx remains in a hospital in Georgia and that "doctors are running tests but he's awake and alert."

Many celebrities commented on Foxx's new post and wished him well in his recovery.

"Love you Jamie ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾," wrote singer Mary J Blige.

"Sending you love and well wishes Jamie," actress NeNe Leakes commented.

"I’m sending love to you every single day," TV host Ellen DeGeneres wrote on Foxx's post.

"We love you Champ!" actor David Arquette wrote and actress Kate Beckinsale added, "Love you sir massive hugs king xxxx."

The same day of his statement, Foxx also gave a shoutout to Nick Cannon in his Instagram stories after it was announced that Cannon would be filling in for Foxx as the guest host of Beat Shazam during season six.

"Appreciate ya my boy @nickcannon. See u all soon," Foxx wrote.

Beat Shazam released a statement with the information in its Instagram stories and also wished Foxx well in his recovery.

"Nick Cannon has offered to fill in as guest host for his friends, Jamie and Corinne Foxx. Kelly Osborne will be filling in as guest DJ," the statement reads.

"Everyone at FOX Entertainment wishes Jamie well as he continues his recovery, and we greatly appreciate Nick's willingness to jump in and help this summer."

Beat Shazam's statement on May 3, 2023.Beat Shazam's statement on May 3, 2023.@beatshazamfox | Instagram

Variety reports Foxx was in Atlanta at the time of his mystery illness where he was working on the Netflix film Back in Action, which also stars Cameron Diaz and Glenn Close.

The outlet adds that filming resumed after Foxx's hospitalization and has wrapped. A stunt double and photo double reportedly stood in for the actor.

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      Asymina Kantorowicz (she/her) was a Senior Writer for Narcity Media. She has worked at Yahoo Canada, CTV News Vancouver Island, CTV News Channel, and CHCH News. Over the past eight years, she took on various newsroom roles and helped produce award-winning newscasts. Loving the fast-paced environment of any newsroom, she helped cover stories like the 2016 royal visit to Victoria, the 2019 B.C. manhunt, and provincial elections. She had an MA in journalism and a BA in media from Western University. She moved from Toronto to Victoria a few years ago and loved being close to the ocean.

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